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The Montague County District Attorney's Office has released the 911 calls Michael Bryce Underwood made after the shooting of Nathan Maki. A grand jury has indicted Underwood on a charge of manslaughter in Maki's death. (Published Monday, Oct. 14, 2013)

A 17-year-old has been indicted in the shooting death of his best friend, a Denton Guyer High School football player.

Michael Bryce Underwood, 17, was indicted on a charge of manslaughter, a second-degree felony, in the death of Nathan Maki.

According to the search warrant, Underwood told emergency responders that he was outside the vehicle, taking aim at an animal, when he discharged his weapon and accidentally struck Maki.

The Montague County sheriff had said that the shooting appeared to be a tragic accident, saying Underwood was emotional and visibly upset when deputies arrived. Sheriff Paul Cunningham said at the time that there was no evidence the shooting was intentional.

Authorities arrested Underwood at the scene of the shooting on suspicion of consumption of alcohol by a minor. He posted bond and was released.

"This is a tragedy for all involved," Williams said. "The lesson for everyone is simple: Introducing alcohol into any situation can affect not only your life, but the lives of your friends and family. Nathan’s friends need to remember him before they think of consuming alcohol."